Metallic - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |məˈtælɪk|  American pronunciation of the word metallic
Brit.  |mɪˈtælɪk|  British pronunciation of the word metallic

noun

- a fabric made of a yarn that is partly or entirely of metal
- a yarn made partly or entirely of metal

adjective

- containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal (syn: metal)
a metallic compound
metallic luster
the strange metallic note of the meadow lark, suggesting the clash of vibrant blades

Extra examples

We chose a paint with a metallic luster.

The medicine has a metallic taste.

Silver is a metallic element.

The tea has a metallic taste.

The key turned in the lock with a loud metallic click.

The pans made a metallic clatter as they crashed to the floor.

He spoke in a thin, metallic voice.

He drives a metallic red van.

The gum left a horrible metallic taste in my mouth.

Each drop struck the surface with a metallic, musical clink.

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